Hakim Ziyech, a former Chelsea attacking midfielder, has been released by Al-Duhail after spending four months in Qatar. The Morocco international might stay in the Middle East and find a new club, but if he regains his form at Ajax, he could be a valuable signing for many teams.

Christian Eriksen, a Danish international playmaker, left Manchester United without a clear plan for his future. His agent stated that his future would be resolved before Denmark's upcoming World Cup qualifiers, but this has not yet happened. There is speculation that Eriksen might consider ending his career.

Takehiro Tomiyasu, a versatile Japanese defender, had his contract with Arsenal terminated a year early due to long-term injury issues. He is expected to return to fitness by the end of the calendar year and could still be a solid addition to a team's defense.

Rui Patricio, a former Wolves keeper, was released by AS Roma and went on to play for Atalanta last season, making only three appearances in Serie A. He then signed a short-term deal to represent Al Ain at the Club World Cup and is currently out of contract.

Samuel Umtiti, a former Barcelona defender, has struggled with injuries throughout his career. After completing two seasons with Lille in Ligue 1, he only managed to make 13 appearances for them in all competitions.

Fraser Forster, a 37-year-old goalkeeper, might be nearing the end of his career. However, he could still be a useful backup option, as he made 13 appearances for Tottenham last season.

Sergio Reguilon, a former Spanish international, fell through the ranks at Tottenham and had loan spells with Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, and Brentford. His immediate future is not yet resolved, and he has reportedly negotiated with several clubs.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, a former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder, was released by Besiktas in August after 50 appearances across two seasons. He is rumoured to be on Birmingham City's radar, but his future is still uncertain.

Lorenzo Insigne, a former Napoli ace, played for Toronto FC in MLS but had his contract terminated after 19 goals in 76 appearances. With the right club in Italy, he could rekindle his career and potentially even be an option for the World Cup.

Miralem Pjanic, a Bosnian international player, had a bright future ahead of him when he signed with Barcelona in 2020. However, his career has taken an unusual path with contracts in Turkey, the UAE, and Russia. On his best days, he is still a valuable addition to any squad.

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